You can't beat this section of town for families & lovers of cool historic houses!
-Steps away from beautiful Riverside Park
-home gym, outdoor living + hammock swings, fire pit
-Easy 5 min walk to great restaurants & Golf Park Coffee
-5 min to downtown Lynchburg
-Fun nugget couch for little ones to make forts!
-5 min to hospitals, 10 min to Liberty Univ & U of Lynchburg
-30 min to hike the Blue Ridge mountains or drive the Blue Ridge Parkway
Here's what you can expect at the Colonial Gem:
**MAIN LEVEL**
LIVING ROOM
-smart Roku TV
KITCHEN
-dishwasher, microwave, stove, fridge
-pots/pans, dishes, glassware, etc. (everything for cooking meals)
-Keurig & coffee maker w/ K-cup assortment
-live edge bar w/ 4 stools
DINING ROOM
-table seats 8 (kitchen bar seats 4)
-high chair
OFFICE/PLAYROOM
-desk & chair
-"nugget" couch (great fun reconfiguring into forts, etc.)
-kids books and toys
BATHROOM
-tub/shower combo + vanity just outside bathroom
**UPSTAIRS**
-BEDROOM #1: king bed, small TV, dresser, closet, blackout curtains
-BEDROOM #2: queen bed, dresser, closet, blackout curtains
-BEDROOM #3: 2 twin beds, small bookshelf, closet, blinds
-BEDROOM #4: full bed, crib, reading/nursing chair, dresser, blackout curtains
HALL BATH: tub/shower combo
**LOWER LEVEL** (walkout basement apartment)
PRIVATE BASEMENT APT (approx 650 sq ft w/ outside private entrance, also accessible from inside the house via stairs)
-king canopy bed
-dresser
-smart TV to log in to streaming apps
-futon & convertible sofa
-twin cot & twin air mattress
-kitchenette w/ sink & mini fridge w/ freezer
-Keurig & coffee mugs
-microwave
-countertop height table for 4
-full bathroom with shower (*no bathtub)
LAUNDRY ROOM
- washer & dryer for guest use
-Schwinn exercise bike, free weights, bands, and yoga ball & mat
**OUTSIDE**
BACK DECK OVERLOOKING YARD
-Table & chairs for 8 w/ string lights
-charcoal grill
LOWER LEVEL UNDERNEATH DECK
-outdoor sectional
-2 hammock chairs
-backyard with firepit
ALL TOWELS AND LINENS ARE PROVIDED.
LOCATION: Riverside Park (across the street) boasts trails, overlooks of the James River, multiple playgrounds, tennis, basketball, a train, a fun sprayground in the warm season (bring your bathing suits, kids!), and more.
PARKING: along the street and there is usually 1-2 spaces available in front of the home. If not, or if you have more vehicles, there are more spots on the other side of the street.
CLIMATE CONTROL: central heat & air (please note there is not a separate thermostat for the basement apartment. It naturally stays on the cool side and we provide blankets & space heaters for our guests who prefer some extra warmth!)
***PETS***
We allow 1 well-behaved dog per stay with an additional $75 fee. Here are the requirements:
-Dog must be up to date on flea & tick treatments. (proof provided upon request)
-Dogs are not allowed on the furniture.
-Dogs will be crated when owners are not present
***You must be over 25 years old to rent this home.
HOUSE RULES
1. NO SMOKING OR VAPING. You must be at least 25 ft away from the home and please dispose of all trash. We will impose an additional charge if our cleaning staff smells smoke after your stay.
2. NO EVENTS, GATHERINGS, OR PARTIES. No outside guests are allowed on the property without the permission of the hosts. We reserve this space for our confirmed, overnight guests.
3. 1 DOG ALLOWED PER STAY (see additional requirements above). Extra charges will be assigned if there is evidence of damage upon departure.
4. QUIET HOURS. We want to be good neighbors to the elderly couple next door. Any noise outdoors needs to be kept to a minimum after 9pm.
5. Please FOLLOW CHECKOUT INSTRUCTIONS in the Guest Manual before departing.
6. SHOES OFF the rugs and furniture so that we may keep the house in top shape.
WHAT'S NEARBY:
-Riverside Park (across the street!): hiking trails, river overlooks, playgrounds, sprayground, tennis, basketball, & more
-Golf Park Coffee Shop (walking distance)
-Magnolia Foods, Rivermont Pizza, Small Batch BBQ: great dining within walking distance
-Lynchburg Crossfit (walking distance)
-Randolph College: 3-5 min
-VA Baptist & Lynchburg General Hospitals: 5-7 min
-Amazement Square (awesome children's museum): 7 min
-Skateboard Park: 7 min
-Seaquest: 12 min
-University of Lynchburg: 10 min
-Liberty University: 10-12 min
AREA ATTRACTIONS & DAY TRIPS:
Popular day trips include hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appomattox Court House, Natural Bridge, Virginia Safari Park, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, visiting Smith Mountain Lake and Liberty University's Snowflex Center (year-round skiing & tubing).
GUESTS WILL HAVE USE OF THE ENTIRE HOME. During the warmer seasons, you may on occasion see the yard getting mowed.
HOSTED BY: The Colonial Gem is a part of the All Belong Collective, a boutique small business dedicated to providing 5 star stays to our guests. We respond to requests and inquiries immediately! Our team will take good care of you!
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
This brick beauty, built in 1932, has lots of charm and is set in the "Rivermont Historic District" surrounded by plenty of stately neighbors. We are firm about outside noise levels after 9pm to ensure we are good neighbors to those around us.
It's an honor to have a home located "on the Ave," but please note "the Ave" is a fairly busy street and parking is along the street. For children, the backyard of the Gem is fenced and Lynchburg's best park & splash park are just across the street!
THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Our multi-cultural neighborhood is active, and you'll often see a few joggers/dog walkers on the sidewalk any given day! There is a beautiful park across the street with a large play ground, picturesque trails, and a sprayground during the warm season. (bring your swimsuits, kids!)
Walk 4-5 blocks to some of our favorite food spots: Magnolia Foods, Rivermont Pizza, & Golf Park Coffee.
Entrance to Blackwater Creek Trail is also within walking distance of our home. A short drive will get you to the downtown area which boasts even more great eateries, retail boutiques, coffee shops, and an eclectic Community Market.
